On a Weekend Concert: Broadway

Songs from Broadway

The Producer’s Guidelines

Clearly identify the song title and the Broadway musical so others can see it

Only one song per musical (Exception: For participants who have submitted their show entry, other songs from a submitted musical may be placed in the comment string for that musical)

No duplicate songs

One song per person on Day 1 (except for the extras in the comment string), unlimited on Day 2 – but only new musicals

To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line) – (I do not mind unembedding, so no apologies are necessary)

Note: Return on Day 2 to submit more songs without limits. (My typical signal is posting a song for all attendees.)

“Underground” (Memphis: The Musical)

Next Concert:Duets – (Either 4th or 11th January) It will be the last in this series. Songs must feature two performers who normally don’t work together. (Simon & Garfunkel would get the buzzer, but James Brown with Gloria Estefan fits)

“West Side Story” is now in the books. Now that is a fabulous song from a true Broadway classic. Thanks for the Memphis props. I love the music from that musical, and this is its attention-getting opener.

You might have seen in my musings that I watched a concert version of Les Miserables with my mom recently. My husband and I listened to this musical with our girls in the car over and over again–but it was their stuffed animal friends who sang along. 🙂 I’ve seen this show a few times.

A fave of mine too.
The most beautiful sound I ever heard
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria … sigh Makes a girl want to change her name.

I agree. They built over the West Side where the original was filmed. Sigh…Richard Beymer and Natalie wood both no more…Russ Tamblyn sired Amber and China. And Rita…LAST ONE STANDING ALMOST. The new one was filmed mostly in Harlem and the Bronx. A Boy like that, would kill your BRA-THER.

Yeah, me too. If I’ve already told you this, excuse my repetition…On opening night, at the end, no one applauded. Carol Lawrence who was the original Maria on Broadway said, as they all stood on stage, they were horrified. Then, in one lavish motion, the entire audience gave them a standing ovation. They had just never seen nor experienced anything quite like it before. The rest, is history. I love that story.

I remembered where that came from. Great Masters did a wonderful film on Leonard Bernstein that opens with his funeral cortege en route to Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn while his son narrates. They were restoring the Brooklyn Bridge at that time, and the workers, knowing it was him coming across, all doffed their hardhats and hollered, GOOD BYE LENNY. His son sad, my father would have loved that. There’s a great part about the making of West Side Story that you’d eat up. See if your local library has it. It’s a great film.

And here I was worried you’d take my selection…I had nothing to worry bout as I don’t know this very groovy one…I love it!
My choice is more of a classic, I fear. Les Miserables, the song choice is “Bring Him Home” and in this case, I know the singer so I had to use him… no ifs, ands or buts 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNE4d27YHQs I chose this Rosie O’Donnell coz, there were no Broadway productions of it in English that I could find.

You might have seen in my musings that I watched a concert version of Les Miserables with my mom recently. My husband and I listened to this musical with our girls in the car over and over again–but it was their stuffed animal friends who sang along. 🙂 I’ve seen this show a few times.

I think I’ve seen it three times, too–plus daughters’ school performed it one year. And the movie, which was OK, but not great. I liked the recent non-musical PBS version, which I guess is closer to the book.

Good morning, Frank! Well, you know this is a Frank Angle concert for me! Here’s Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin performing a concert version “Move On” from Sunday in the Park with George at the celebration for Stephen Sondheim (everybody bow) for his 80th birthday. You could choose any performance from this concert. Sunday in the Park with George is about the artist Georges Seurat and his famous painting: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLI4jelnYAI

Good morning to the Birthday Weekend Lady! I’m proud to be hosting the perfect concert for you on this weekend. Let’s just say this concert is for you, and it just happens to be your birthday weekend.

I wondered what song you would submit, but I did know you have a wide assortment to consider. I imagine narrowing down your choices wasn’t easy. Meanwhile, love you choice … and with those two stars … wow! Thanks you!!!!

Don’t know this musical, at all. Will head over and listen to your song, as soon as I post mine.
However, I did have the joy of working with Mandy Patinkin in a Showtime movie about the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill hearings.
He was so fabulous. I’ll never forget him. Sometimes he would sing to me on set, while we we waiting for camera. What a treat and an honour!

Wow! He comes across as such a nice man. It’s good to hear that he is. I know the movie. I’ve just finished writing a reference book on sexual harassment–so there was a lot about Anita Hill and the hearings.

I had the vinyl album, too. My whole family went to see it when I was in high school–and they took my boyfriend (now husband). I’m don’t know if my parents knew there was nudity in it before we saw it. 🙂

A few years ago I went through a Sondheim kick. Sunday in the Park with George was taken, I’ll leave the bloody one (won’t say the name 😉 ) for someone else, so this is the next one. OK, some music for non-day, but… I’ll try to come back and listen and perhaps add some…

I was obsessed with Into the Woods for a while. It’s such an interesting show with very clever lyrics. Then there was way too much drama when younger daughter’s high school did it her senior year. Here’s Bernadette Peters again doing “Children Will Listen.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gey1PtXYwLI

I love so many musicals – my father bought lots of soundtracks and played them in our big console stereo. He and my mom (and myself, too) enjoyed performing in musical theater and going to see live performances.

Eilene,
“1776” – another one I didn’t expect – so thank you – but at least I know the musical, but unfortunately not the song. So thanks for expanding my horizon. 🙂 Because of your love for musicals, feel free to add to the other strings.

Sylvia,
“Cats” is in the house – I’ve been expecting its arrival. Excellent choice. Feel free to add to the other musicals. For others, here’s Elaine Paige in the musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5w7gHEtJI

My first choice was West Side Story. I knew many would pick that one because it was popularized. I went to the movies to see West Side Story with my hubby on our 1st date. Lots of memories there along with super great songs.
There are way, way too many broadway musicals I found it difficult to pick just one. However, having been in ‘All That Jazz’ (off broadway – small theater) and having fond memories of the rush of the show I chose it.This video is a broadway compilation of scenes from Bob Fosse musicals: Chicago, Sweet Charity and Cabaret. There’s nothing like Broadway. The music – The dancing – The stories …
All That Jazz (Bob Fosse) https://youtu.be/o3KQ9kqWbYU/
Enjoy …!!! Isadora 😎

No electricity when I woke up this morning which meant no coffee … storm blackout.
By the time it came back on I was in a frantic rush to get my song listed.
YUP … West Side Story is a fav and known by broadway and non-broadway lovers alike.
It’s the controversial history behind it too. I hear ya though … 😍😎

Yes, Sweet Charity is a great one too.
I’m off to listen to Sammy’s song. He was quite a tap dancer and actor. I loved him in Porgy & Bess. Another great muscial. Sadly, have to leave some songs for others but I have a ton in my mind. LOL

I think WSS set the bar for subject matter and lyrics – before they were family entertainment and rarely broached tougher topics. With WWS, the door was opened to go beyond. Steven Sondheim wrote the lyrics, and some of his own musicals are pretty edgy as well.

After earning The Producer’s X, I’m adding my choice here: Rainbow High with Julie Covington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkp8WsA-73s which is one of my favorite musicals, especially this version, 1978 I think… xoxo

I watched that! It was so very well done.
I’m a voting member of the Emmy’s, and it was up for an award. I take my privilege seriously, and make sure I watch all of the shows in the categories I am allowed to vote in, as a Costume Designer.

My older daughter wrote her college admission essay on “Rent.” She loaded up my computer with about 3 version of the soundtrack (one in Dutch). I’ve seen the show a few times, but this version of “Seasons of Love.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-slnA37bL6U

Here’s a new one for Day 2. This has one of the most beautiful scores ever. Kelli O’hara singing “The Light in the Piazza” from “The Light in the Piazza.” I cry at the end of this musical every time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huFSal6pH4o

Susannah,
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria … oh yes … West Side Story is loud and clear. But I’m going to go into another direction is with different Maria. Well, I actually have to according to the rules. Here’s a song for you.

I thought you might appreciate this one Frank.. Happy to see this today upon my return…https://youtu.be/Cexhpgf2TZw as it was featured on Dancing with the Stars… We just had our own Strictly Dance Final last evening here in the UK…
And I go to my Granddaughters Dance presentation next weekend .. Sending you lots of warm well wishes Frank for a beautiful Festive Holiday.. And all the best for 2020… ❤ Enjoy

Holy. cow. I cannot believe the number of Broadway fans out there! It took forever to get to the end. Not being a big fan of musicals I wasn’t sure about whether I could come up with anything but then I went back to the old hippie days and remembered revival of Hair, the Musical. How about Aquarius, Let the Sunshine In and found this medley from the Letterman Show. Happy Sunday. And congrats on your fantasy football team. https://youtu.be/J5Jk30-1kKI

Sweetums… you’re gonna get the buzzer! You have to go up to Yahooey, who not only opened up the thread for HAIR but also included that song! So quick quick! Either add another HAIR song on his thread or start a new one with another Musical!

You’re the best, Frank. Alas, there was no crying in Bronco beer yesterday. It’s just been a super busy weekend (what with Christmas, out of state family, my daughter’s birthday and a charity fundraiser). Sorry I didn’t have time to do a proper job but definitely appreciate the helping hand! You da best!

Alright well, Imma hit you with a crush wrapped inside a crush and delivered up to your concert just because. Chicago is another absolute favorite of mine, and Queen Latifah . . . my goodness.
So here’s some azucar with When You’re Good To Mama . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t6_odu4lNc

While this might not be in the proper place (and I can’t totally blame you for even bothering to find the thread) this is a most excellent choice! Queen Latifah really showed us she could sing with this one!

Veeeery late in the party…. when everyone’s probably gone, still, better late…! 😉 Would you believe I’d been trying to find Evita songs without Madonna but couldn’t? Well, not the version I had in mind, but a great performance none the less: this one is with Elaine Paige, Rainbow High https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5csVsE3Fiw A great Monday and week everyone! Great choices! Yamas, Frank! 🙂 Clink!

I adore the Producers. I saw the movie with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Hilarious! However, the closest I got to a live performance was in the early 2000’s. I stayed at a hotel across the street from the theatre it was running in. LOL!